"After the game, FSU coach Leonard Hamilton said the early departure was his idea."

— Posted by zanerxcubed

but...

“I’m between a rock and a hard place, because I love to be able to see college kids celebrate,'' Williams said. "I have feelings for that, as well, but I also think it’s dangerous for the visiting team trying to get off the court. ... I went to talk to Leonard, and I’d already talked to one of the referees when he was over there, and it was almost Leonard’s suggestion.”